Celebrating the power of women

Tyler Perry has this tree analogy of people in life, be it friends, family, acquaintances, employees, co-workers, whomever. They are all placed inside what I call the tree test. Here’s how it goes:

LEAF PEOPLE

Some people come into your life and they are like leaves on a tree. They are only there for a season. You can’t depend on them or count on them because they are weak and only there to give you shade. Like leaves, they are there to take what they need and as soon as it gets cold or a wind blows in your life they are gone. You can’t be angry at them, it’s just who they are.

BRANCH PEOPLE

There are some people who come into your life and they are like branches on a tree. They are stronger than leaves, but you have to be careful with them. They will stick around through most seasons, but if you go through a storm or two in your life it’s possible that you could lose them. Most times they break away when it’s tough. Although they are stronger than leaves, you have to test them out before you run out there and put all your weight on them. In most cases they can’t handle too much weight. But again, you can’t be mad with them, it’s just who they are.

ROOT PEOPLE

If you can find some people in your life who are like the roots of a tree then you have found something special. Like the roots of a tree, they are hard to find because they are not trying to be seen. Their only job is to hold you up and help you live a strong and healthy life. If you thrive, they are happy. They stay low key and don’t let the world know that they are there. And if you go through an awful storm they will hold you up. Their job is to hold you up, come what may, and to nourish you, feed you and water you.

Just as a tree has many limbs and many leaves, there are few roots. Look at your own life. Ask yourself how many leaves, branches and roots do you have? What are you in other people’s lives?

Strive to be the very person you require most in your life, to others.

About the Editor

I am Sam Gqomo, a Marketing Exec, Blogger, United Nations USLS Delegate 2017, and Women Activator based in South Africa. The aim of this platform is to build networks, inform and equip women and establish mentorship/mentee relationships for girls. Follow for more info and insights about how Womandla empowers women!